By Admin
Nigeria's drive to expand access to advanced reproductive healthcare gained fresh momentum on Thursday as Nordica Fertility Centre donated a state-of-the-art High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) machine to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), making it the first and only HIFU system in the country's public health sector.
The donation was announced during the second edition of the Abuja Reproductive Health Week 2026, hosted by Nordica Fertility Centre. The initiative is designed to promote innovation, encourage collaboration and widen access to quality reproductive healthcare for women across Nigeria.
Presented through the FCTA Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), the HIFU machine is expected to change the way pre-malignant cervical lesions are treated by providing a non-invasive alternative to conventional surgery.
The equipment will be installed at Wuse District Hospital, where it will work alongside the colposcopy machine Nordica previously donated to the facility. While the colposcopy unit is used to detect abnormal changes in the cervix, the newly installed HIFU system will treat eligible patients whose lesions are identified during screening.
Together, the two technologies provide what health experts describe as a complete continuum of care, from early detection and diagnosis to timely treatment within Nigeria's public healthcare system.
Officials at the event described the donation as a landmark investment in women's health and a significant boost to efforts aimed at strengthening cervical cancer prevention and treatment services across the Federal Capital Territory.
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound is an advanced medical technology that uses concentrated ultrasound waves to destroy abnormal tissue without making surgical incisions. Compared with many conventional procedures, it offers shorter recovery periods, fewer complications and greater comfort for patients.
For women diagnosed with pre-malignant cervical lesions, prompt treatment can prevent the condition from progressing to invasive cervical cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among Nigerian women.
Nordica Fertility Centre said the donation underscores its commitment to supporting public health institutions with modern medical technology that improves patient outcomes and broadens access to quality reproductive healthcare.
According to the fertility centre, the HIFU machine builds on its earlier investment in cervical cancer prevention through the donation of a colposcopy machine to Wuse District Hospital, creating an integrated pathway for the detection and treatment of cervical abnormalities.
Stakeholders said introducing HIFU technology into Nigeria's public health system marks an important milestone, particularly as the country continues to strengthen efforts to reduce the burden of cervical cancer through expanded screening, earlier diagnosis and prompt treatment.
The second Abuja Reproductive Health Week brought together healthcare professionals, policymakers, development partners and reproductive health advocates to explore new innovations and practical strategies for improving reproductive health outcomes nationwide.
Discussions also underscored the need for stronger public-private partnerships to bridge persistent gaps in access to quality reproductive healthcare, especially for women who may not be able to afford advanced medical procedures in private hospitals.
With the latest donation, Nordica Fertility Centre has deepened its support for Nigeria's public health sector while reinforcing the role private healthcare providers can play in complementing government efforts to strengthen specialist services and expand access to life-saving medical technologies.
Health experts believe the introduction of the HIFU system into the FCTA public health network will improve access to timely treatment, reduce the need for referrals outside the territory and ultimately enhance the quality of care available to women at risk of developing cervical cancer.
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